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Alan Garner was born in Congleton, Cheshire, in 1934. His began writing his first novel at the age of 22 and is renowned as one of Britain's outstanding writers for young adults. He has won many prizes for his writing, and, in 2001 he was awarded the OBE for services to literature.

Books by Alan Garner

Grey Wolf, Prince Jack and the Firebird: A Magic Beans Story

A short story from the Magic Beans series. Join Prince Jack on his brave quest to catch a firebird.

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Magic Beans: A Handful of Fairytales from the Storybag

'Magnificent. A powerful and deeply felt narrative - Thursbitch resonates with liminal, potent songs' Financial Times

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